A l t e r E g o 9 Posted May 29, 2005 #15 The Eye Of The Beholder Written by: David P. Harmon Directed by: Hal Sutherland Airdate: Jan. 5, 1974 Stardate: 5501.2 Review Pending... Voice Credits: Regular Characters: Captain Kirk William Shatner Mr. Spock Leonard Nimoy Dr. McCoy DeForest Kelley Scotty James Doohan Lieutenent Sulu George Takei Lieutenent Arex James Doohan Lieutenent M'Ress Majel Barrett Guest Characters: Lt Cdr Tom Markel James Doohan Randi Bryce Majel Barrett Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen of Borg 2 Posted November 28, 2006 Kirk, Spock and McCoy become prisoners in a zoo This is a very well written and even cute episode of the animated series. I say that it is cute just because of what the slug-like aliens look like, they aren't scary at all, but they aren't trying to be. It is a good story when you get humans captured and having to be looked at like zoo animals by other aliens. They turn out to be very intellegent and also very friendly. Overall, this is another really great episode I enjoyed and didn't get bored at all. A good mix of really good writing and acting. This is a recommended episode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoveMalePecs1 0 Posted November 28, 2006 Talking about the Animated Trek series I managed to see most of them on Teletoon several years ago brought back memories of when I first saw on t.v. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
youbroughtheryouRiker 2 Posted May 5, 2007 This one gets a 4. Reminded me a bit of The Menagerie, only with no real purpose other than amusement and possible study, not even interest in perpetuating the species. Good interaction, plot, escape plan, though, I'd have thought that they'd have figured out that the communicator was a deception, and it does contradict Spock's original conclusion that they had already figured out what all the technology was and what it was for. I liked the bit with Scotty and Junior. That was funny, and interesting how it took the simplicity of a child to effectively communicate with a more simplistic species. At least the reason for release was logical: as creatures capable of increased mental evolution, to cage them up and interfere with that evolution would be wrong. I disagree with Gamera's statement about the Lactrans, though. Most definitely not cute. I'd be terrified upon getting captured by one. A giant slug creature? I'll pass, thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaboGirl 7 Posted July 15, 2008 Thought provoking episode, although similar elements are found in 'The Cage'. Interesting twist when they transport the young slug up to the Enterprise and it takes over the ship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GhostofMajorHayes 10 Posted August 17, 2008 A boring ep. I gave it a 1. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites